COMMUNITY INFORMATION:

The Whitby Public Library provides information about organizations, clubs, services, programs and other resources in Whitby and Durham Region.

This includes information and referral to non-profit agencies and programs which provide a spectrum of services for the local community. We can also provide contacts for health, social services, and government programs, as well as recreational and family resources.

Whether you are a newcomer to Whitby or a long-time resident, the Whitby Public Library can provide you with the information that you need to know about your community.

ACCESSING COMMUNITY INFORMATION

There are a number of different ways to access information about services, clubs or organizations in Whitby and Durham Region:

Click here to search our online Community Information Database. You can search by organization name or subject, alphabetically or by keyword.

Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

You can also download PDF lists containing information on specific topics:

Available Rental Housing (updated weekly, courtesy of Housing Help Durham, part of the Community Development Council Durham)

Childcare (last updated March 2009)

Cooperative & Non-Profit Housing (last updated March 2009)

Employment Resources (last updated March 2009)

Halls & Meeting Facilities (last updated March 2009)

Homecare, Respite & Long-Term Care (last updated March 2009)

Medical & Emergency Information (last updated March 2009)

Places of Worship (Churches) (last updated March 2009)

Places of Worship (Mosques, Synagogues, Temples) (last updated March 2009)

Preschool Programs (last updated March 2009)

Recreation (last updated April 2009)

Schools - Durham Catholic District School Board (last updated March 2009)

Schools - Durham District School Board (last updated March 2009)

Seniors Housing (last updated March 2009)

Service Organizations (last updated March 2009)

Small Business Resources (last updated March 2009)

You can also visit us at the Information Desk on the 2nd floor of the Central Library,
call us at (905) 668-6531 x5 or e-mail us at askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca.